Senior Engineer, Nuclear Safety

The Engineering & Projects operations are responsible for implementing Fortum's nuclear power projects. We are technology experts working on demanding tasks related to plant design, operations and maintenance at our own and co-owned nuclear power plants, employing around 150 top professionals. We support and carry out sales of world-class nuclear power services globally. We actively develop new innovative products and services for our customers' needs.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of nuclear power plants? As a Senior Engineer in our Nuclear Safety team at Fortum, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of nuclear energy. In this role you will collaborate with a diverse group of experts to support Fortum’s initiatives in newbuild projects, external nuclear customers, and co-owned units. Evaluating plant concepts to developing emergency procedures and contributing to modernization projects, your work will have a direct impact on the safety and sustainability of our operations. If you're passionate about nuclear safety and ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

About the role 

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Nuclear Safety. Your position in the organization is in the Nuclear Safety team of Engineering & Projects (E&P) business area, located in Espoo, Finland. The Nuclear Safety team has a wide range of different competencies which are utilized in supporting safe and efficient operations of our co-owned nuclear units, external nuclear customers, and the development of new nuclear and nuclear R&D activities in Fortum.

Your responsibilities may include the following areas determined based on your experience:

• Nuclear newbuild projects: evaluation of plant concepts, dialogue with regulators and writing licensing documentation
• Owner’s engineering – supporting utilities in new build projects

About you 

To succeed and thrive in this role you have:

• A university level degree e.g. in energy engineering, or physics.
• Knowledge and experience in nuclear safety in newbuild projects
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• You are required to have excellent English language skills. Finnish and Swedish are a plus.

Experience in modern NPP concepts including SMRs, Finnish and Swedish nuclear requirements or functional safety design is seen as a plus.

We offer you
For you, working at Fortum means exciting opportunities to develop your expertise and create a meaningful career. We believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. With mutual trust, believing in people, and taking care of everyone's wellbeing, we can reach even better results.Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Interested?
Submit your application latest on 22.4.2025. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Kaisu Leino via email kaisu.leino@fortum.com or by calling +358407553658 .

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.  

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com